Energy & Mining

Canadian investment firm Brookfield Corp. is exploring additional renewable energy investments in the Philippines, building on its entry into the market through the acquisition of a developer with a 1.8-gigawatt pipeline of wind, solar, and battery storage projects.

As Filipinos mark All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day this coming November, the Manuel V. Pangilinan‑led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has assured customers of round‑the‑clock crew readiness to address any power issues within its service franchise during the holiday period.

The Senate is preparing reforms to lower electricity and logistics costs, speed up government approvals, and crack down on illicit trade as it seeks to revive Philippine industry and reverse manufacturing’s shrinking contribution to the economy.

Datian Subic Shoes Inc. expects rooftop solar to cut its grid electricity use by more than 40 percent, lowering energy costs and helping meet global footwear brands’ emissions standards without diverting capital from production.

Mingyang Group is weighing investments in Philippine ports, floating platforms and wind turbine manufacturing as it looks to turn the country from an equipment market into a potential offshore wind production base.